Barcelona

When I am traveling, I seldom visits touristy areas that have entrance fee. I prefer spending my money on food and out of town trips. Also, I am an outdoor person. I enjoy nature trips more than visiting museums and historical monuments.

However, when I was in Barcelona, Spain, a famous tourist place caught my attention — the La Sagrada Familia Basilica of Antonio Gaudi. Usually a historical church with an entrance fee turns me off but this one is 100% worth going and I definitely recommend this as a must visit place in Barcelona.

The basilica has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed by 2026. Gaudi planned many parts of the church so that they could be built in the future. Since his death in 1926, different architects have continued the work after his original idea.

But what really attracted me to pay for 14.80 Euro fee is its interior design. I read that the insides of the church is more interesting to photograph than the facade. Indeed, there are not enough words to describe it.

Natural light pours in not just from the colorful stained glass windows which most churches uses but also from electric lights positioned at the top. There are also glass windows high above the vaulted ceilings of the gothic style that let in sunlight pouring splashes of light and colors below.

The La Sagrada Familia Basilica uses natural light in the most phenomenal way i’ve ever seen.

So for last week’s Photo Challenge, Let There Be Light, Ive chosen to feature my interior photos of La Sagrada Familia Basilica’s most impressive displays of indoor and natural lighting.

——

For more information about the church including the entrance fees and ticket booking, click this – La Sagrada Official Site

Advertisements

Share this:

Like this:

Travel Quote of the Week: I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it – but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. – Oliver Wendel Holmes

Photo I took at the Barcelona Harbour in Spain.

—

Some people are just contended to be in their own comfort zone. Others can’t stand being in one place for a long time. I chose the latter. I believe that the world offers more than what I am getting within my own comfort zone. Traveling makes me see things beyond what I see in my own surroundings. It makes my world more exciting. It widen my knowledge on many things including learning more about myself. It widens my horizons as I explore my freedom to live the way I want my life to be.

No matter where the wind will take me, for as long as I am moving, I will always be making the best of what life ought to be….and this is why I continue to leave my home and wander about to places I’ve never seen before!

I did not expect to receive a nomination for this award because I never thought that my photo travel blog could inspire and give hope to my readers. However, being nominated by Ajay Tao, has certainly made me think differently. Ajay Tao is a fellow blogger who have decided to open up and share his thoughts and feelings through his blog after being inflicted by cancer. His blog, Ajaytao 2010: My Personal Opening to the World, contains everything he was passionate about.

In his blog he wrote, ‘Photography is a hobby, writing is a hobby, graphic designing a hobby, compilation and reading a hobby, so the point is, I don’t want to take any credit as to what I do, or to what I have posted on this blog. I just want to share everything possible with you all.’

Ajay Tao confirms this statement when he replied to my acceptance to his nomination, ‘You are a great photographer and you deserve this award more than me.’ I was deeply touched by his humility…he being a more advanced photographer than I am! (Check out his photos on flicker.)

Ajay Tao, I am deeply grateful to you for nominating me for this award. Moreover, I am happy that my blog inspires you and gives you a glimpse of hope in your most difficult time of your life. My acceptance to this award comes with a great responsibility knowing now that I have been an inspiration to my readers and followers. Indeed, in every difficulty, hope always lingers.

Like this:

Travel Quote of the Week:“Put down that map and get wonderfully lost!”

A photo i took of a tourist seemingly lost on top of Mount Montjuic in Barcelona….

—-

My reflections:

I often find myself getting lost in big cities every time i travel. Why? Because i am not good with directions. Why? Because i do not use a map. Why? Because i do not know how to use one!

But why would i want to get lost in big cities? Because i enjoy wandering around…i like the adventures and mishaps that goes with it…

But why? Because, surprisingly, i always end up exploring the off the beaten path…discovering out of the ordinary and unusual places and get to mingle with interesting and uniquely different groups of people. I get to hear their stories…and they get to hear my stories too….

And that is why, traveling without a map is often more exciting…. because it is by getting lost that I am able to tell a story….not just one but loads of interesting, funny and embarrassing stories!

As an unknown writer wrote, ‘Life goes on and the roads always lead to unexpected destinations…..’

Like this:

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, has been under construction for more than 100 years. This unparalleled architectural gem was designed by Antoni Gaudi who oversees its construction since 1883 until his death in 1926. This unfinished masterpiece was designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2005 despite its ongoing construction in the hands of many architects and artisans. This unique creation has become Barcelona’s universal symbol and most popular tourist attractions.

Like this:

One of the things i enjoy doing in Europe is roaming and getting lost around the winding web of walkways and narrow alleys that meander between tall historical buildings and old residential area. Here is an alley i discovered deep in the city of Barcelona.

Like this:

What i like about Barcelona is its mixture of city and beach holiday. Barcelona offers a vast stretch of 5 km coastline with golden sandy beaches, abundance of sunshine, aqua parks, natural attractions, and variety of water sports activities. It is a prime beach-lover’s destination about 10 minutes away from the city centre and easily accessible by local transportation. If you fancy getting away for a day from the city tour, lounge on the beaches. It is the best way to relax from all the sight-seeing. In the evening, experience the crazy nightlife and the beach clubs for which the city of Barcelona is best known for amongst party goers.

As Featured In…

Followers

COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER

All content and photos are original content and creations of the author and creator, unless stated otherwise. No part of this website or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author, unless otherwise indicated for stand-alone materials.

You may share this website by any of the following means:
1. Using any of the share icons at the bottom of each page (Google Mail, Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, GoogleBuzz, Pinterest);
2. Providing a back-link or the URL of the content you wish to disseminate; and
3. You may quote extracts from the website with attribution to https://maedetera.wordpress.com

However, excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Susan Mae Detera and Gasm Travels with appropriate and specific direction to the original content by adding the link: https://maedetera.wordpress.com.

For commercial parties interested in my work and photography for publication or for advertising, please contact maedetera@gmail.com.